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DORIS MESSICK Obituary
DORIS C. MESSICK (Age 84)
On Monday, June 18, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Raymond De Sales Messick, Sr.; mother of Michael (Diane) Messick, Raymond (Patricia) Messick, Jr., Jane (Jeff) Baker, and Catherine (George) Weckel and Mary Frances (Stacy) Milford. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, June 25, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd., Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, June 26, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Takoma Park Lions Club, P.O. Box 1126, Takoma Park, MD 20912.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Lisa Thornton
June 25, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a kind, loving and fun person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Lisa
Mike and Donna Hall
June 25, 2012
Doris was a beautiful person who we all will greatly miss. I know this is sad time for the family, but hope they all take great comfort in knowing that she is joining her beloved Ray in Heaven.
We will never forget them!
Ken and Jackie Atwood
June 24, 2012
Doris was a true friend to many - She had a great laugh and always saw the good in everyone. I loved her like a mom and will miss her great smile. To her wonderful family there will be a great void and know our prayers are with all of you.
June 24, 2012
Doris will be missed greatly here in Leisure World. Not only was she kind and generous, she was a loving friend. May she rest in peace. Love, Nancy
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